On Sunday July 2nd, 2023 1000 people, mostly comprised of natives Venetian families, gathered at Oakwood Park to celebrate and honor Chris “Spanto” Printup.Read More

Quick reflections on the normalizing of overt racism in Venice and the community apathy that emboldens it.Read More

Hate Crime Alert: Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized in Venice, CA - Take a Stand Against Racially Motivated VandalismRead More

First Baptist Church seeks letters of support in fight for historic designation by Clara Harter The First Baptist Church of Venice is fighting to preserve the 110 year legacy of its historically black congregation and is seeking public letters to support its designation as a historic cultural monument. The stakes to save the church building...Read More

#BlackLivesMatter themed street mural coming to the heart of Oakwood at E.L. Holmes Square / First Baptist Church of VeniceRead More

Councilman Mike Bonin Undermines Black History in Venice Right Before Martin Luther King Jr CelebrationsRead More

As if disrespecting, the Oakwood community once wasnt enough, SamJam organizers try to do it againRead More

A simmering battle is underway in Venice as advocates strive to prevent replacement of the historic First Baptist Church with an 11,000 square feet residence.Read More